A threatening comment on the Facebook page for KnightNews will have U. Central Florida police on high alert through the night and into tomorrow.
The comment was posted from what is believed to be a fake Facebook profile imitating a UCF student.
According to Central Florida News 13, UCF police were alerted of the threat Wednesday morning and they are currently working with Facebook to try to find who created the profile.
The comment, posted on the KnightNews profile at 1:05 a.m. on April 28, reads, “Need a study break?? I’m going to shoot up Washington Center if I fail another final.”
According to News 13, UCF police have questioned the student. The student said the Facebook account which made the threat is not theirs and they have a legitimate profile. The student is not being charged at this time.
The current status message displayed on the profile that produced the threat reads: “I’m seriously going on a shooting spree in Wahington Center if I bomb another test. Lock and … load. Better stay home tomorrow if you don’t wan to risk your lives.”
The comment is still being displayed on the KnightNews profile.
News 13 reports that UCF police do not believe there is an imminent threat.